How Brook Lopez Turns Defense Into a Math Problem
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- čas přidán 13. 03. 2023
- Brook Lopez is a frontrunner for the Defensive Player of the Year, helping the Milwaukee Bucks achieve a top defense in the NBA and sitting with the best record in the league.
Lopez has changed his game throughout his entire career, from adding a three point shot, to now being in conversations for the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award. With Brook Lopez playing like this, Milwaukee is gonna be tough to beat in the playoffs.
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Is Brook Lopez your pick for DPOY?
Ye
Naww top 3 tho
JJJ is mine
If JJJ didn’t exist than yeah
Yes.
brook lopez somehow at the age of 34 has completely revolutionized his game now becoming one of the best if not the best rim protector in the league and becoming a good 3 point shooter on decent volume
If you told me that 7 years ago I thought you would be crazy
The crazy thing is how his game was so different when he was young. He was known as a post player who rebounded well but didn't defend and never shot the three. Then he became a 3 and D guy. He was never ever considered either of those things at one point. Its truly the best transformation I have seen a guy have (Also I think he still leads the Nets in all time points scored which just shows how different he used to be)
I’ve notice how low he gets now. way better at shuffling his feet too
@@blablablaa14 case study on how to adapt and lengthen your career. So impressive how different and valuable bucks brook is vs Brooklyn brook
@@EnZeoYT Case study on what NBA players can do if they actually worked hard. You think Gobert is trying to work on his threes? That's the thing most people just decide its okay to be bad, Brook was different
His way of playing defense reminds me a lot of Tim Duncan in his later years. No pace or hops, just experience, angles and fantastic timing.
His play reminds me of me.
Yes he reminds me of when I was seven feet tall and absolutely jacked 🎉
His rhythm and his skills are truly valuable and important a-la TD and Horry.
@@noisepuppet lmaooo
@@dusk6159 Plus he loooks really good in shorts.
Brook has become one of the most beloved people in Milwaukee. He deserves all the praise.
This is gonna sound weird but 34 y/o Brook really reminds me a ton of Tim Duncan in the way he protects the paint, and there wasn't much indication of such in his earlier playing days other than him being very tall.
It's not weird. I 100% agree and I've seen a lot of other comments saying the same. Lopez has evolved his game and even when he is not supposed to be in his prime anymore, he looks better than his prime years.
Brooks always been elite at blocking shots. He was terrible at defense. Now in Milwaukee's system this season he's DPOTY.
I remember last year when Brook seemed like a liability when playing drop. His patience has made him so much better this season.
i also think he is moving better than ever. You wouldn’t think at his age, year after back surgery it would be that way. But i’ve watched a lot of Milwaukee over the years, and that’s just another thing i’m seeing. He showed in that GS game playing the high drop above 3 point line. He isn’t always going to do this, but he has shown more capability with that adjustment this year.
@@TheMissinLink you’re not the only one seeing that, it’s especially noticeable whenever he faces Embiid I think, he looks so much more agile than he did even in his mid 20s and he’s moving his hips better than ever. He’s a freak of a defensive player and compliments Giannis’ game perfectly on offense, even if he isn’t an all star level talent he definitely provides all star level impact
He will become a liability again in the playoffs just like Rudy Gobert.
@@abdielneris4957 He is way more valuable offensively than Gobert. Gobert does nothing offensively whereas Brooke shoots 38% from 3 so his spacing is a huge advantage offensively. The bucks have way better perimeter defenders compared to Goberts teams so Brook doesn't need to ever stray far from the paint.
@@abdielneris4957 while that is true, the bucks is not entirely reliant with brook's rim protection
Bucks defense when Brook, Jrue, Giannis, Jevon, and Jae plays.. It's art and eye candy at its finest.
Jae Crowder being the worst defender in a 5 man unit is absolutely bonkers, that man Jevon is an absolute animal on the perimeter and the other 3 speak for themselves
Wes matt
middleton was a very positive defender in their champion run too‼️
pizzarolls - Eye candy? Is that because you enjoy looking at their butts?
@Tish It's true Wes doesn't get enough credit but GD you didn't give any flowers to Jevon Carter! JC is our best on ball defender not named Jrue Holiday.
The good ol' Tim Duncan type defense
yup. Mike Budenholzer used to be Pop's assistant, so this defensive scheme might just be more than a coincidence...
I think i speak for every bucks fan when I say that we recognise how important brook is not just for our defence but our team in general and we appreciate him to the fullest
Well you don’t
@@jimbojimbo6873 what??
Good video - this has been a major change for the bucks this year. Feeling much better about our chances in the playoffs. Brook is DPOY - period. Absolutely incredible how he has evolved as a player. This may be his best season defensively yet. AND like you mentioned coming off of a back surgery in the off season.
He’s evolved over the course of his career offensively too. His first eight seasons, he didn’t take more than 10 threes in his entire career up to then. Since then he’s made 2 threes a game.
Amazing to evolve with the times just on a dime like that.
@@TheGeorgeD13 absolutely - he should be a blueprint for young players on how to have longevity in the league
You gotta watch more of JJJ and Claxton then. I honestly think those 2 guys are even better. Both are insane rim protectors like Brook Lopez, but have the advantage of actually being pretty solid perimeter defenders as well. All of those 3 are playing at a DPOY level this year, but sadly only one gets the award.
@@jaketerpening3284 I really like JJJ and Claxton too but they got dick on Brook Lopez this season. Here is league leaders in contested shots.
1. Brook LopezMIL 1063
2. Walker Kessler 592
2. Ivica ZubacLAC 592
4. Nic ClaxtonBKN 591
5. Domantas Sabonis 554
6. Jarrett AllenCLE 546
7. Myles TurnerIND 527
8. Evan MobleyCLE 520
9. Kristaps Porzingis 508
10. Kevon LooneyGS 480
@@jaketerpening3284 they're all great, and though I'm biased I would also put Mobley in that group (or close to it). I think Brook pretty solidly has the award locked up though. JJJ has only played about half as many games and minutes (which, for better or worse, matters in these awards), and Claxton has had a rising trajectory over the course of the season, whereas Brook has been doing this all year. Look at the ROY race, where Jalen Williams is playing incredibly since all start weekend, but Banchero has it all but locked up because he's had the consistency over a full season.
Nice vid. I remember in 2020 people were hating of Brook Lopez and the Bucks defense as a whole, and now they are number one. I don't know what changed, but I remember that people used to say that his defense was trash, and when I see him play is like the opposite guard is making a floater every single time. I think his defense really defies the eye test, because when the floater fails you blame it on the shooter, but when it goes in, you blame Lopez for being slow.
What changed was Coach Buds mindset. He used to give opponents open 3's but protect paint to the death so we ended up giving up most 3's in the NBA. This year is different Coach Bud is protecting perimeter and paint while giving up midrange and it's made us best defense in NBA thanks largely to Brook Lopez. Brook sat out last night VS Pacers and we got lit tf up. Giannis said it himself Brook is the real MVP.
Tim Duncan type defense, love it
One of your best videos yet!! Amazing analysis, loved it.
Guys like Brook Lopez reminds me of Tim Duncan, Ben Wallace and Dikembe Mutombo in defense. They make you think you can drive past them coz they look slow and them bam! ball swatted!
I saw a clip of Mutombo blocking like...3 shots in a row. Block, offensive reboundshoot block, rebound *again* block.
It was HILARIOUS. Did the finger wag AS THEY WERE DRIVING TO SHOOT it was hilarious. Love it.
Brook Lopez blocks like Tim Duncan 🔥
Brook has had such a fascinating career. I'm happy for him, a good baller and a good dude
this is high quality content fam!! Learning great things! Much Appreciated!!
Amazing analysis! Please,keep making videos about defense, it's so entertaining.
Brook and Giannis absolutely exposed my kings last night. Great players
Nah it was a good close game, especailly with kevin huerters crazy 4th quarter.
And well there is no team that can stop giannis on offense.
My vague impression of the Kings at this point is, scoring powerhouse but not huge on defense. So playing them is usually just a big shootout. They're just now gelling as a good team, and their defense will probably evolve in time. Don't know if I'm right though.
...I mean, they scored 120+ on the league's best defense, which is great. Imagine when they figure out how to get a few more stops.
BroLo is one of my fav players glad to see him get some love, bux would be lost w out his renaissance year
Great video man!! Love the stats breakdown in this one
Damn, your analysis is so educational. I appreciate your work!
Milwaukee defense feels like they are choosing which shots the opponent will take. Great coordination and effort.
Brook probably the most underrated player in the league rn
I've been really enjoy Brook's defensive game this season. He's killing it!
If Brook wins 2 more chips, win 1 dpoy, couple of all defensive teams in next 2 seasons + his all star appearence in 2013, that is more than C-Webb did. And C-Webb got in HOF. There is possibility for 4 bucks starters to he hall of famers. This is a scary team.
Fantastic breakdown. Subscribed👍
Absolutely loved this breakdown. The way he lets the driver think the lane is more open than it really is seems so unique. Great eye! 😊
brook lopez is going for a HoF push. if he wins dpoy and another ring this year, he has a serious serious case
Great content, thanks. Subscribed
Love the videos man
masterpiece analysis thank you
Bucks having 3 of the best defenders in the league is a cheat code. Not to mention Wes, Carter, Crowder, Pat, and Bobby. Just nuts
I recall when we traded for Jrue Holiday soo many people said we overpaid to get him. Funny I haven't heard that since.
@Marty Moose lol nah jrue should have at least 5 all star selections just crazy how much people underrate him
Great video
Have watched every bucks game for the last 4 years, and you found things that I had never even noticed with brook. Great video/analysis
Great video , love the respect for Lopez , so unappreciated , and so very important for bucks , bucks have a Big 4 and brook is definitely one of them..and he is the DPOY, love his fit with Giannis
Love the breakdown.
Great Video
Nice video man
Fire video man
Great video, you just earned a sub!
Same scheme pacers ran with Hibbert...but difference is you sometimes got two other 7 footers ( Bobby Greek) on the court that can actually move so it'd no weakness
great video
Lopez is the definition of skill over size. Despite him having both.
This dude been playing at an all star level for the top seeded team in the league. He should’ve made the all-star team this year. Third most important player on this team
Jrue Holliday needs more credit for his defense...
Holliday is a great key for the drop coverage, because he pressures the Ballhandler and fights to shorten the gap, making it difficult to abuse the 3 going over the screen.
We will see what changes for the Bucks with DL. this upcoming season
it is wild just how much brook lopez's game has changed. like he can defend and knock down 3s. this man averaged 0 3PA for his first like seasons. and now you best not leave him open.
First like seasons??????
what about ben simmons?
Ik this vid is about Brook Lopez, but I'd love something on Nic Claxton and his growth throughout the season
Get outta here! Git!
Always like him when he came into the league back in the day. Ironically... He always had a nice mid range jumper for a big man during that era oh the late 2000's.
I think because that's what the Bucks learned in 2021, they faced Young who may lob to Collins/Capela or his floater. Booker and CP3 can lob to Ayton and can also put a bucket on the lane. Their defense proved effective against those winning the ring
Yeah the big worry I have for them this year is the Suns have KD now, the best mid range shooter in the league. He actually is like the one guy who has been shooting the mid range at 57% this year, which is 1.14 points per shot, and it looks like he is going to be even more efficient now with the Suns.
I would say Gianni’s is the anchor of the defense causing teams to have to attack brook to get any type of rim shots but he’s having a phenomenal defensive year
Every video on the Bucks gets hella views, ppl love this team.
Because they are from nothing to something myself I'm a Laker but i really like their hustle to become a top team
Lopez is just not trying on defense but he's very lethal on the defensive end. He's like the Jokic of defense.
at the beginning of the season, it was clear that Brook was the main candidate for DPOY
"Athletic" is one of the last things you'd say about Brook.
He's like a giant cyborg.
Nobody heard of the late great Tim Duncan? Brook basically copy pasting his defensive style of his later years. And damn, it ain't no surprise that the patience around the rim pays off. To see a big man so calm, yet decisive, is just a lost art. Hope he can stay healthy and remind some others of how it's done.
What weakens his case is that he's got Giannis and Jrue with him. Although I'd love for him to take it. It seems like JJJ will get plenty of opportunities to get it in the future.
I’ve seen Brook Lopez adapt to the game multiple times in his career with surprising success each time
BroLo is playing masterful drop defense. If you slow down the video, you can better see the things he considers, as he does a few steps to adjust his position:
- lowering his stance to drop or exposing his chest to inviting the ball handler with his feet
- "Cleansing" himself as he repositions his body to "mark" the ball handler
- Not raising his hand to give both the illusion that the side angle of the rim is open and to make it super tough for a ref to whistle a foul. Then either get vertical for the deflection/block, or attack the ball and swat it out of play at the rim
Most importantly, it's remarkable to watch him defend purely with angles. It's like watching Luka, but on defense. His rhythm probably feels off because the angle that you are seeing appears very different from what it'll happen when you get close to him.
The defense is working because they have three really good perimeter defenders - Holiday, Giannis, and Carter - that let's the big sag because they are able to disrupt the dribble around the pick enough to ensure they don't get going down hill. When they don't do this, it puts brook in a difficult spot which has seen him get into foul trouble where the opposing team has great dribble drivers. It is also why his personal fouls are way up as well. For the most part this defense ensures you beat the teams you are supposed to beat and forces the great perimeter players to show up for the other team to beat you. Reminds me a lot of the toronto teams that were constantly first in the east but got booted from playoffs. It's a good regular season strat but they will need to change it come playoffs
I see Purdue and Zach Edey mimicking this perfectly.
I love brook Lopez
Brook just got done giving embiid every mid range shot and NOTHING at the rim. It was pretty impressive.
This is some good fucking content! Just found your channel now Im gonna marathon all your vids lol
Brook my Favorite player
Brook Lopez limiting his vertical leaping is nothing but good for his back and joints, especially if the Bucks make it to the Finals again
Tim duncanesqe defense. Timing, positioning, length. Over verticality and athletism.
Leader in total blocks, 3rd in BPG, anchor of the best defense in the league, only missed 1 game and has contested the most shots in the league by a wide margin. That's DPOY
Brook changed his play style overnight when he went from Brooklyn to Milwaukee (I’m not count his stint in LA)
When he "leaves the lane open" it looks like he is doing the Bron chasedown block just in 2 steps instead of half court.
Very interesting to compare and contrast B Lo and the Bucks with Gobert and the Jazz, especially in the Clippers playoff series
Whilst Lopez's defence shapes team defence, having Jrue makes a big difference
Also Giannis as well
Gobert was expected to do too much for Utah and was unfairly flamed IMO
Lopez being much heavier and a solid 3 point shooter really makes him always good to have on the court
I remember when he played for the Lakers and it took him 10 games to get 10 Rebounds When Zo Ball had 10 Rebounds in one game
He’s changed up massively
Bucks have arguably best help defender, best guard defender and best rim protector in the league..
Brook is the second most valuable player in this Bucks team this year. It’s a totally different team defensively when he’s missing.
i love it
This bucks team is elite defensively. They got depth on that side. On ball defeders in Jrue, JC. WMat, Kris, Jay Crowder are flexible defenders that can guard 1-4 almost. Giannis and Bobby are to bigs that can guard most guards. López and Giannis are two monsters in the paint. They will dominate the defensive side this year un the playoffs.
This is why Denver's offense works. Their pick and roll with Jokic going to the middle of the paint instead of the rim is the perfect counter to this defense
The Bucks have 240" of height allocated towards their defensive rotation. They have a +/- of 16 in 10 minutes of game time. How much height does the opponent have? Round to ten-thousandths place in centimeters squared.
He's my DPOY.
Damn that height and 7"6' wingspan I didn't know that
The bucks are so good on defense. Just need Middleton to be healthy to have a shot creator on their offense and they are unstoppable.
Brook is playing out of his mind. I once wanted the Bucks to replace him but now I'd so upset if we lost him. He's extremely valuable. Big 3 is Giannis, Holiday, and Brook. He deserves the nod over Middleton right now.
embiid flopping at 8:56 sent me
Ive literally watch brook lopez and studied him. I practice his jumper. I use his spacing, and I try to especially use his iq.
Don’t forget the dude went to Stanford…
Good ass video
Bruh, you didn't even mention that he has a step back 3! 🎉
ih ave lopez in mycareer but im not yet sure how to position him in the court. but i cant imagine bucks with lopez. that would be so hard to score
Shout out to brooks back surgeon the dpoy
Brook unleashes Giannis. Giannis would be a phenomenal anchor. But Brook let's him play safety and run around making more high levaeage plays. It's fantastic.
Can you do a break down on Giannis???
But 2 DPOY contendors is a single team is crazy
Feels strange to say, but I genuinely feel like Giannis the Bucks' 3rd most important defender this season. The importance of guarding the three, and how well Jrue has been doing exactly that, combined with Brook's excellence gets him 3rd on my list.
Crazy how he's still definitely a top 10 defender
Bucks are crazy man, who can stop them?
whats the data with defending stretch 5s or 4s
All I know is that Lopez wanted to go inside Giannis'
Heart❤️
their worst matchup was the KD kyrie nets, scary times for the east
As a nuggets fan, I've heard over and over again that we can't win a championship because we have to play drop coverage on the pick and roll....
A Simple math that most people miss: 2 points are better than 0. A wide open midrange shot taked by a pro player is still better than a contested 3 or shot at the rim.
Awesome video.
I've said this before, When I grow up, I want to be Brook Lopez.